Civil Legal Assistant, Orange

Civil Legal Assistant

Michael Sullivan&Associates LLP is seeking a full-time Civil Legal Assistant to join our team in Fullerton. The Legal Assistant maintains a close professional relationship with attorneys and manages their day-to-day activities. JOB SUMMARY The Legal Assistant: Maintains the attorney calendar by planning and scheduling conferences, depositions and teleconferences.Monitors court appearance dates, pleadings and filing requirements. Reserves motion dates with the Superior Court and calendar appropriate deadlines. Files and serves legal documents with various State and Federal Courts. Provides administrative and clerical support to one or more attorneys and the Office Supervisor.Prepares correspondence and simple to moderately complex legal documents. Schedules medical appointments. Formats, proofreads, and edits documents for spelling and grammar. Organizes and maintains files. Receives and screens telephone calls and visitors. Reviews and prioritizes incoming mail.Maintains close and highly responsive relationship with assigned attorney(s). Creates medical and trial exhibits. Obtains documents to assist attorneys with file handing. SKILLS&EXPERIENCE Requirements: MUST HAVE Plaintiff Personal Injury Experience. MUST HAVE experience filing Complaints. MUST HAVE experience preparing discovery. Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. At least five years of civil litigation experience as a legal secretary. Preferred: ABA-approved paralegal certificate -OR- Bachelor's Degree (or higher) with one year of experience under direct supervision of an attorney.Highly organized. MS Word proficiency. Type 50 wpm. Demonstrable ability to maintain confidentiality. ABOUT US Michael Sullivan&Associates LLP is a cutting-edge law firm that provides high-quality litigation defense for the Workers' Compensation industry. We publish the highly respected Sullivan on Comp legal treatise and conduct live training seminars and webinars. The firm develops lasting relationships with clients through superior legal services at significant value, and has grown rapidly since its inception in 1996.WORK ENVIRONMENT When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations. Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlinesPhysical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and speaking Michael Sullivan&Associates offers a competitive salary, casual environment, and generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and much, much more! If you possess the above experience and attributes, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter via email. No calls or faxes, please.Michael Sullivan&Associates LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer